2023
Calcineurin-inhibitor free immunosuppression after lung transplantation – a single center case-control study in 51 patients converted to Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors
Gottlieb J, Fischer B, Schupp J, Golpon H. Calcineurin-inhibitor free immunosuppression after lung transplantation – a single center case-control study in 51 patients converted to Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0284653. PMID: 37200246, PMCID: PMC10194991, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCNI-free immunosuppressionCalcineurin inhibitor-free immunosuppressionMTOR inhibitorsFree immunosuppressionLung transplantationImproved survivalRapamycin inhibitorsNeurological diseasesSingle-center case-control studyCenter case-control studyCNI-free regimenCurative treatment optionGlomerular filtration rateMajority of patientsNon-malignant indicationsSignificant functional improvementCase-control studyMechanistic targetAcute rejectionLTx patientsNeurological complicationsAdult patientsMedian durationSingle centerTreatment options
2022
Lung Microenvironments and Disease Progression in Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
De Sadeleer LJ, McDonough JE, Schupp JC, Yan X, Vanstapel A, Van Herck A, Everaerts S, Geudens V, Sacreas A, Goos T, Aelbrecht C, Nawrot TS, Martens DS, Schols D, Claes S, Verschakelen JA, Verbeken EK, Ackermann M, Decottignies A, Mahieu M, Hackett TL, Hogg JC, Vanaudenaerde BM, Verleden SE, Kaminski N, Wuyts WA. Lung Microenvironments and Disease Progression in Fibrotic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2022, 205: 60-74. PMID: 34724391, PMCID: PMC8865586, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202103-0569oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitisIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisHypersensitivity pneumonitisLung zonesMolecular traitsUnused donor lungsInterstitial lung diseaseLocal disease extentProgression of fibrosisSevere fibrosis groupGene co-expression network analysisCo-expression network analysisExplant lungsDonor lungsLung involvementEndothelial functionLung findingsDisease extentPulmonary fibrosisLung diseaseFibrosis groupLung microenvironmentClinical behaviorDisease progressionBAL samples
2021
FeV1 and BMI influence King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire score in sarcoidosis patients
Frye B, Potasso L, Farin-Glattacker E, Birring S, Müller-Quernheim J, Schupp J. FeV1 and BMI influence King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire score in sarcoidosis patients. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2021, 21: 395. PMID: 34861850, PMCID: PMC8643005, DOI: 10.1186/s12890-021-01761-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKing's Sarcoidosis QuestionnaireBody mass indexSarcoidosis patientsQuality of lifeSerological parametersHigher body mass indexGerman Clinical Trials RegisterLife style modificationClinical Trials RegisterEffect of obesitySteroid-sparing therapiesLung functional parametersGeneral health statusOrgan-specific domainsConclusionThis observationKSQ scoresTrials RegisterClinical chartsMethodsClinical dataOrgan manifestationsLung functionMass indexClinical parametersStyle modificationTRIAL REGISTRATIONAbnormal FeV1 and body mass index are associated with impaired cough-related quality of life in sarcoidosis patients
Frye B, Potasso L, Farin E, Fichtner U, Birring S, Müller-Quernheim J, Schupp J. Abnormal FeV1 and body mass index are associated with impaired cough-related quality of life in sarcoidosis patients. Respiratory Medicine 2021, 188: 106600. PMID: 34530353, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeicester Cough QuestionnaireCough-related qualityQuality of lifeSarcoidosis patientsLCQ scoreBody mass indexAbnormal FEV1Routine followLung functionOrgan impairmentTreatable traitsMass indexDisease burdenGranulomatous diseaseFEV1PatientsSarcoidosisBMIScoresQuestionnaireLungCohortFollowDiseaseLifeSingle-cell characterization of a model of poly I:C-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells in severe asthma
Chen A, Diaz-Soto MP, Sanmamed MF, Adams T, Schupp JC, Gupta A, Britto C, Sauler M, Yan X, Liu Q, Nino G, Cruz CSD, Chupp GL, Gomez JL. Single-cell characterization of a model of poly I:C-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells in severe asthma. Respiratory Research 2021, 22: 122. PMID: 33902571, PMCID: PMC8074196, DOI: 10.1186/s12931-021-01709-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsSevere asthmaEffector T cellsBlood mononuclear cellsT cellsHealthy controlsPoly IDendritic cellsMononuclear cellsUnstimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cellsInterferon responseTLR3 agonist poly IImpaired interferon responseMain cell subsetsNatural killer cellsPro-inflammatory profilePro-inflammatory pathwaysC stimulationCyTOF profilingHigh CD8Cell typesEffector cellsKiller cellsCell subsetsMain cell typesSingle-cell meta-analysis of SARS-CoV-2 entry genes across tissues and demographics
Muus C, Luecken M, Eraslan G, Sikkema L, Waghray A, Heimberg G, Kobayashi Y, Vaishnav E, Subramanian A, Smillie C, Jagadeesh K, Duong E, Fiskin E, Torlai Triglia E, Ansari M, Cai P, Lin B, Buchanan J, Chen S, Shu J, Haber A, Chung H, Montoro D, Adams T, Aliee H, Allon S, Andrusivova Z, Angelidis I, Ashenberg O, Bassler K, Bécavin C, Benhar I, Bergenstråhle J, Bergenstråhle L, Bolt L, Braun E, Bui L, Callori S, Chaffin M, Chichelnitskiy E, Chiou J, Conlon T, Cuoco M, Cuomo A, Deprez M, Duclos G, Fine D, Fischer D, Ghazanfar S, Gillich A, Giotti B, Gould J, Guo M, Gutierrez A, Habermann A, Harvey T, He P, Hou X, Hu L, Hu Y, Jaiswal A, Ji L, Jiang P, Kapellos T, Kuo C, Larsson L, Leney-Greene M, Lim K, Litviňuková M, Ludwig L, Lukassen S, Luo W, Maatz H, Madissoon E, Mamanova L, Manakongtreecheep K, Leroy S, Mayr C, Mbano I, McAdams A, Nabhan A, Nyquist S, Penland L, Poirion O, Poli S, Qi C, Queen R, Reichart D, Rosas I, Schupp J, Shea C, Shi X, Sinha R, Sit R, Slowikowski K, Slyper M, Smith N, Sountoulidis A, Strunz M, Sullivan T, Sun D, Talavera-López C, Tan P, Tantivit J, Travaglini K, Tucker N, Vernon K, Wadsworth M, Waldman J, Wang X, Xu K, Yan W, Zhao W, Ziegler C. Single-cell meta-analysis of SARS-CoV-2 entry genes across tissues and demographics. Nature Medicine 2021, 27: 546-559. PMID: 33654293, PMCID: PMC9469728, DOI: 10.1038/s41591-020-01227-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlveolar Epithelial CellsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2Cathepsin LCOVID-19Datasets as TopicDemographyFemaleGene Expression ProfilingHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansLungMaleMiddle AgedOrgan SpecificityRespiratory SystemSARS-CoV-2Sequence Analysis, RNASerine EndopeptidasesSingle-Cell AnalysisVirus InternalizationConceptsSingle-cell RNA-sequencing studiesRNA-sequencing studiesSpecific expression patternsExpression programsKey immune functionsExpression patternsSARS-CoV-2 entry genesSpecific expressionAlveolar type 2 cellsMolecular pathwaysLung parenchyma samplesCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmissionDifferent tissuesCellular entryGenesRespiratory epithelial cellsAirway secretory cellsSecretory cellsTumor necrosis factorEntry genesExpression levelsType 2 cellsEpithelial cellsGut tissueSpecific subset
2020
Gene coexpression networks reveal novel molecular endotypes in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Chu JH, Zang W, Vukmirovic M, Yan X, Adams T, DeIuliis G, Hu B, Mihaljinec A, Schupp JC, Becich MJ, Hochheiser H, Gibson KF, Chen ES, Morris A, Leader JK, Wisniewski SR, Zhang Y, Sciurba FC, Collman RG, Sandhaus R, Herzog EL, Patterson KC, Sauler M, Strange C, Kaminski N. Gene coexpression networks reveal novel molecular endotypes in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Thorax 2020, 76: 134-143. PMID: 33303696, PMCID: PMC10794043, DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-214301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeighted gene co-expression network analysisAlpha-1 antitrypsin deficiencyGene modulesGene co-expression network analysisDifferential gene expression analysisCo-expression network analysisPeripheral blood mononuclear cellsGene expression patternsPBMC gene expression patternsGene coexpression networksAATD individualsGene expression profilesGene expression analysisBronchoalveolar lavageAugmentation therapyClinical variablesAntitrypsin deficiencyGene expression assaysRNA-seqCoexpression networkGene validationExpression analysisExpression assaysWGCNA modulesExpression patternsSingle-Cell Transcriptional Archetypes of Airway Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis.
Schupp JC, Khanal S, Gomez JL, Sauler M, Adams TS, Chupp GL, Yan X, Poli S, Zhao Y, Montgomery RR, Rosas IO, Dela Cruz CS, Bruscia EM, Egan ME, Kaminski N, Britto CJ. Single-Cell Transcriptional Archetypes of Airway Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2020, 202: 1419-1429. PMID: 32603604, PMCID: PMC7667912, DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202004-0991oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCF lung diseaseHealthy control subjectsImmune dysfunctionLung diseaseCystic fibrosisControl subjectsSputum cellsAbnormal chloride transportLung mononuclear phagocytesInnate immune dysfunctionDivergent clinical coursesImmune cell repertoireMonocyte-derived macrophagesCF monocytesAirway inflammationClinical courseProinflammatory featuresCell survival programInflammatory responseTissue injuryCell repertoireImmune functionTranscriptional profilesAlveolar macrophagesMononuclear phagocytes
2019
Translation and psychometric properties of the King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire (KSQ) in German language
Farin E, Heyduck K, Frye BC, Birring SS, Müller-Quernheim J, Schupp JC. Translation and psychometric properties of the King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire (KSQ) in German language. Health And Quality Of Life Outcomes 2019, 17: 62. PMID: 30975148, PMCID: PMC6460543, DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1131-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKing's Sarcoidosis QuestionnaireGood psychometric propertiesGerman Clinical Trials RegisterGerman versionResultsOne hundred ninetyClinical Trials RegisterHealth-related qualityPsychometric propertiesGeneral health statusRasch model fitStructural validityInternal consistencyConstruct validityTrials RegisterConsecutive patientsSarcoidosis patientsOutpatient clinicInterventional studyLife QuestionnaireHealth statusSarcoidosisPatientsMeasurement propertiesCronbach's alphaStructured interviews
2018
Psychometric properties of the German version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in sarcoidosis
Schupp JC, Fichtner UA, Frye BC, Heyduck-Weides K, Birring SS, Windisch W, Criée CP, Müller-Quernheim J, Farin E. Psychometric properties of the German version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in sarcoidosis. PLOS ONE 2018, 13: e0205308. PMID: 30286204, PMCID: PMC6171952, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeicester Cough QuestionnaireHRQL questionnairesSarcoidosis patientsHealth-related qualityPsychometric propertiesRasch model fitGerman versionInternal consistencyInterventional trialsCommon symptomsPulmonary medicineClinical settingSarcoidosisPatientsFloor effectsProfound negative impactModerate correlationConcurrent validitySkewed responseStructured interviewsQuestionnaireComparative questionnaireCoughCohortSymptomsPhenotypes of organ involvement in sarcoidosis
Schupp J, Freitag-Wolf S, Bargagli E, Mihailović-Vučinić V, Rottoli P, Grubanovic A, Müller A, Jochens A, Tittmann L, Schnerch J, Olivieri C, Fischer A, Jovanovic D, Filipovic S, Videnovic-Ivanovic J, Bresser P, Jonkers R, O'Reilly K, Ho L, Gaede K, Zabel P, Dubaniewicz A, Marshall B, Kieszko R, Milanowski J, Günther A, Weihrich A, Petrek M, Kolek V, Keane M, O'Beirne S, Donnelly S, Haraldsdottir S, Jorundsdottir K, Costabel U, Bonella F, Wallaert B, Grah C, Peroš-Golubičić T, Luisetti M, Kadija Z, Pabst S, Grohé C, Strausz J, Vašáková M, Sterclova M, Millar A, Homolka J, Slováková A, Kendrick Y, Crawshaw A, Wuyts W, Spencer L, Pfeifer M, Valeyre D, Poletti V, Wirtz H, Prasse A, Schreiber S, Krawczak M, Müller-Quernheim J. Phenotypes of organ involvement in sarcoidosis. European Respiratory Journal 2018, 51: 1700991. PMID: 29371378, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00991-2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOrgan involvementIntrathoracic lymph node involvementAbdominal organ involvementLymph node involvementEuropean multicentre studySystemic granulomatous diseaseNew clinical phenotypeHitherto unknown etiologyAcute onsetExtrapulmonary involvementNode involvementSkin involvementFemale patientsMulticentre studyDisease involvementUnknown etiologyCaucasian patientsGranulomatous diseaseHomogenous cohortSarcoidosisPatientsClinical phenotypeStudy centersStandardised protocolDisease phenotype
2017
Preferential Reduction of Circulating Innate Lymphoid Cells Type 2 in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency with Secondary Complications Is Part of a Broader Immune Dysregulation
Friedmann D, Keller B, Harder I, Schupp J, Tanriver Y, Unger S, Warnatz K. Preferential Reduction of Circulating Innate Lymphoid Cells Type 2 in Patients with Common Variable Immunodeficiency with Secondary Complications Is Part of a Broader Immune Dysregulation. Journal Of Clinical Immunology 2017, 37: 759-769. PMID: 28936778, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-017-0444-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInnate lymphoid cellsCommon variable immunodeficiencyTh1-like T cellsCD21low B cellsCVID patientsT cellsSecondary complicationsVariable immunodeficiencyILC phenotypesB cellsInnate lymphoid cells type 2T helper cell subsetsBroad immune dysregulationThird of patientsCD4 T cellsCell type 2Helper cell subsetsInflammatory organ diseaseAdaptive immune systemAutoimmune manifestationsImmune dysregulationTh1 shiftCell subsetsImmunological phenotypePeripheral blood
2015
Immune response to Propionibacterium acnes in patients with sarcoidosis – in vivo and in vitro
Schupp J, Tchaptchet S, Lützen N, Engelhard P, Müller-Quernheim J, Freudenberg M, Prasse A. Immune response to Propionibacterium acnes in patients with sarcoidosis – in vivo and in vitro. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2015, 15: 75. PMID: 26204953, PMCID: PMC4513400, DOI: 10.1186/s12890-015-0070-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeat-killed P. acnesSarcoid patientsP. acnesBAL cellsBAL fluidTotal IgGImmune responseHealthy volunteersPathogenesis of sarcoidosisSpecific antibodiesGM-CSF productionIgA titresIgA levelsLymph nodesInflammatory cytokinesGranuloma formationMore TNFSarcoidosisPatientsPropionibacterium acnesAcneGM-CSFElevated levelsAntibodiesIgG
2013
Sodium oxybate–induced central sleep apneas
Frase L, Schupp J, Sorichter S, Randelshofer W, Riemann D, Nissen C. Sodium oxybate–induced central sleep apneas. Sleep Medicine 2013, 14: 922-924. PMID: 23834969, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2013.03.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCentral sleepBreathing disordersCheyne-Stokes patternSleep-disordered breathingUse of GHBTreatment of narcolepsyCurrent safety recommendationsSodium oxybateSedative effectsPatientsSleepGHBNarcolepsySafety recommendationsHuman brainConstant treatmentFurther investigationDe novo emergenceDisordersSafety guidelinesTreatmentNovo emergenceFirst reportDiscontinuationCataplexy